Ideas
The US Desperately Needs a Civilian Cybersecurity Corps
Bipartisan legislation aims to augment the National Guard’s cyber reservists, but a wholly civilian component could be larger and more flexible.
Defense Systems
Last call for 2021 innovation nominations
July 15 is the deadline for Rising Star, Public Sector Innovation and Industry Innovator nominations.
Ideas
Congress Has a Role Against China, Too
Lawmakers’ bipartisan momentum against the CCP is a good start. Here are three ideas for the way forward.
Threats
French, U.S. Special Forces Agree to Beef Up Partnership in Africa
The new agreement shows that counterterrorism will still be a top focus for the Pentagon.
Science & Tech
Biden Urges Putin to Give up Russian Ransomware Gangsters, Threatens Unspecified 'Consequences'
The President is talking tougher on Russian criminal cyber gangs, but still isn’t naming specific penalties.
Threats
Another Free-Falling Chinese Rocket Body Hit Earth Last Week
China continues to burn all the fuel in its launches, allowing the used-up rockets to fall back to Earth uncontrolled.
Threats
China’s Aggressive Data Push Worries Military Intel Officials
The AI future runs on data and the Chinese government is out for all it can get.
Business
Shipbuilder Warns of Layoffs if Biden Doesn’t Buy More Destroyers
Bath Iron Works told Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks it will need to cut its workforce by 2,500 if more ships aren’t ordered soon.
Defense Systems
Why data readiness is key to successful DOD projects
Data readiness ensures the military’s artificial intelligence programs can deliver at the speed and scale the military needs for operational advantage and increased efficiency.
Threats
Long Road Ahead for Energy Resilience of Army Installations
The service is working to make sure its bases can operate even if local utilities are down.
Ideas
How We Get to Captain America-level Battle Speeds
We are on the verge of Hollywood-level fast, but the service branches need cultural change and cooperation for it to work.
Policy
Afghans Own Whatever Comes Next, Biden Says
Rejecting critics, President Joe Biden said the United States isn’t responsible for Taliban gains, civilian deaths, or worsening women’s rights after American troops leave.
Ideas
